Francis B. Crawford

A Memorial Service for Francis B. Crawford, age 87, of St. Cloud and formerly of Albert Lea, will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Country Manor Chapel in Sartell, Minnesota. Reverend Ken Ferber will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date.
Family and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Country Manor Chapel in Sartell. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in Sartell.
Francis B. Crawford was born October 7, 1929 to J. Seth and Bessie Crawford in Beaver Creek, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm west of Beaver Creek. After graduation from Beaver Creek High School he attended Macalaster College in St. Paul, Minnesota and later transferred to the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He graduated June 1954 with a degree in Pharmacy. On March 22, 1953 Francis was united in marriage to JoAnn Lowe. After he graduated from college they moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota where he worked at the Rexall Drug Store. In the early 70’s Francis served a term as Mayor and later served on many boards. Francis was a grateful and faithful member of AA for 44 years.
Francis and JoAnn traveled to Arizona for 35 winters. They moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1993 and January 1, 2017 they moved to assisted living in Country Manor in Sartell, Minnesota. Francis passed away at Quiet Oaks Hospice House on July 13, 2017 after a 7 year battle with bladder cancer and other health issues.
Francis is survived by his wife; JoAnn of 64 years of marriage, daughter; Julie Wiseman of St. Cloud, her children; Dr. Anthony (Emily) of Houston and Beth Wiseman of St. Cloud, his son; Dr. Francis Jr. (Josie) and their children; Seth, Kalli, Sofia and Josie Rose of St. Cloud, sister- in- laws; Eleanor, Marlys, Orla and brother-in-law; George Lowe and many special nieces and nephews.  Francis is preceded in death by parents, four older brothers; Harold, Howard (Carolyn), James (Shirley) and John (June), brother –in- laws; James, Martin and Leo Lowe and Robert Knudsen
Our family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Quiet Oaks Hospice House and the CentraCare staff.
Memorials are preferred to the Quiet Oaks Hospice House or a charity of your choice.